Finney County Commission Approves Public Hearing for Sewer District and Rezoning Request

The Finney County Commission held a regular session on August 4, 2025, addressing several key agenda items, including the formation of a new sewer district and a rezoning request.

The meeting commenced with discussions regarding the proposed creation of Sewer District Number 4. A petition was presented, showing that over 71% of property owners in the affected area had signed in favor of the district. The commission emphasized the importance of this development for the community, noting that it would facilitate adequate financial operations for the district. A public hearing was scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 8:30 AM, allowing residents to voice their opinions before the commission takes action on the formation of the sewer district. The motion to approve the public hearing was unanimously carried.

Following this, Mackenzie Phillips, the development administrative coordinator, presented a rezoning request for a property located at 5125 South Holcomb Lane. The request was made by Javier Rivera to rezone the property from an agricultural district to a Working Rural Residential (WR) district. The property, approximately five acres in size, is currently vacant, with plans for a single-family home. The commission noted that the area is designated as agricultural on the future land use map, which requires a minimum lot size of 40 acres for agricultural zoning. The WR district would allow for the construction of a home and permit limited parking for one semi-truck and one trailer without additional permits.

The commission discussed the potential impacts of the rezoning, highlighting that the paved road would help mitigate concerns related to dust and safety. The commission also noted that the WR zoning district includes enforceable conditions to address any complaints that may arise. The planning commission had previously voted unanimously to approve the rezoning request. After confirming the applicant's presence and hearing no further comments, the commission moved to adopt the planning commission's recommendation, which was seconded and approved.

In summary, the meeting addressed significant community developments, including the establishment of a new sewer district and the approval of a rezoning request, both aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and residential opportunities in Finney County.